PAVEL BRÁZDA IS HEAD OF CREATIVE AT THE PRIMA GROUP

1. 4. 2026 Pavel Brázda has previously served as Creative Lead at Prima; from April, he will become Creative Director. Pavel Brázda will become Creative Director of the Prima Group from 1 April. He will be responsible for all audiovisual output, the overall management and development of the creative team, mentoring key talent, and setting quality standards across… Continue reading PAVEL BRÁZDA IS HEAD OF CREATIVE AT THE PRIMA GROUP

CZECH EASTER TV LINE-UP: FAIRY TALES, CLASSICS FILMS AND NEW PROGRAMMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

31. 3. 2026 Easter isn’t just a time for Easter whips, Easter cakes and the first real days of spring. It’s one of those moments when the family gathers at home, slows down and sits together in front of the TV. It is precisely these festive days that often lend themselves to the simplest, yet most delightful programme… Continue reading CZECH EASTER TV LINE-UP: FAIRY TALES, CLASSICS FILMS AND NEW PROGRAMMES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

O2 BRINGS EUROTEL’S LEGENDARY ADVERTISEMENT BACK TO LIFE WITH THE HELP OF AI

31. 3. 2026 To mark its 20th anniversary on the Czech market, O2 is reviving an old Eurotel advert with the help of AI. The new campaign combines nostalgia with modern technological possibilities. The operator O2 Czech Republic is bringing back the iconic advert from the modern era of Czech advertising,“More from Life”. Created for Eurotel in the… Continue reading O2 BRINGS EUROTEL’S LEGENDARY ADVERTISEMENT BACK TO LIFE WITH THE HELP OF AI

JAN ČADEK IS STEPPING DOWN FROM HIS ROLE AS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR OF THE PRIMA GROUP

31. 3. 2026 Until a new head is appointed, the management of commercial activities will be temporarily taken over by Executive Director Lukáš Kubát and Finance Director Jan Dosoudil. Jan Čadek will step down from his role as Commercial Director of the Prima Group on 31 March 2026. His responsibilities will be temporarily taken over by Executive Director… Continue reading JAN ČADEK IS STEPPING DOWN FROM HIS ROLE AS COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR OF THE PRIMA GROUP

ADC CZECH AWARDS PUBLISHES A GALLERY OF ENTRIES

31. 3. 2026 The ADC Czech Creative Awards competition has made the gallery of all 257 entries available. All 257 entries submitted tothis year’s ADC Czech Creative Awards 2026 competition can be viewed in the gallery on the adcawards.cz website. The winners will be announced on 29 April at the Nová spirála in Prague. Among the most active… Continue reading ADC CZECH AWARDS PUBLISHES A GALLERY OF ENTRIES

ON THE MEDIA IN TURBULENT TIMES. THE 21ST ANNUAL DIGIMEDIA CONFERENCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN PRAGUE IN JUNE

30. 3. 2026 Will the government abolish licence fees and introduce a new funding model for Czech Television and Czech Radio? To what extent do streaming services threaten traditional television broadcasting? How does artificial intelligence help the media? And how are the new radio stations faring two years after the auction of frequencies for digital broadcasting? These are… Continue reading ON THE MEDIA IN TURBULENT TIMES. THE 21ST ANNUAL DIGIMEDIA CONFERENCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN PRAGUE IN JUNE

CZECHS AND ADVERTISING – A LONG-TERM STUDY OF THE CZECH PUBLIC’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS ADVERTISING

27. 3. 2026 The findings of the “Czechs and Advertising 2026” survey were presented at a gathering of nearly 50 experts on 26 February 2026 at Scéna 5, the ČMS headquarters on Novotného lávka, Prague 1 – Old Town. The event was opened by Tomáš David, Vice-President of ČMS. The research findings were presented by the distinguished Czech… Continue reading CZECHS AND ADVERTISING – A LONG-TERM STUDY OF THE CZECH PUBLIC’S ATTITUDES TOWARDS ADVERTISING

THIS EASTER, CZECHS PLAN TO SPEND MORE THAN THEY HAVE IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS. TRADITIONS REMAIN, BUT THE TRADITIONAL ‘POMLÁZKA’ RITUAL IS ON THE DECLINE

26. 3. 2026 Easter traditions are still going strong, but new ones inspired by other countries are gradually being added to the mix, including the traditional Easter whip, which is being replaced by Easter egg hunts. As a relaxed holiday, Easter is also reflected in people’s shopping plans. The average amount Czechs plan to spend this year has… Continue reading THIS EASTER, CZECHS PLAN TO SPEND MORE THAN THEY HAVE IN THE LAST FOUR YEARS. TRADITIONS REMAIN, BUT THE TRADITIONAL ‘POMLÁZKA’ RITUAL IS ON THE DECLINE

SMART TVS UNDER CLOSER SCRUTINY? BRUSSELS HAS ALSO RECEIVED A REQUEST FROM CZECH BROADCASTERS

26. 3. 2026 Eleven associations of television broadcasters have written to the European Commission requesting that manufacturers of operating systems for smart TVs be placed under the strictest supervision under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). They are also calling for the same measures to be applied to virtual assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. The Czech… Continue reading SMART TVS UNDER CLOSER SCRUTINY? BRUSSELS HAS ALSO RECEIVED A REQUEST FROM CZECH BROADCASTERS

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO CONSUMERS? THE ERA OF EMOTIONAL OUTSOURCING HAS ALREADY BEGUN

24. 3. 2026 The SXSW 2026 conference demonstrated that, alongside the impact of artificial intelligence on business, a less visible transformation is also taking place within people themselves. Their relationships, language and the way they seek connection are changing. As a result, the audience that brands have traditionally targeted is also changing, summarises Alex Turtschan from the media… Continue reading WHAT IS HAPPENING TO CONSUMERS? THE ERA OF EMOTIONAL OUTSOURCING HAS ALREADY BEGUN

YOUNG LIONS FOR OGILVY, FOLLOW BUBBLE, VML, STORY TLRS AS WELL AS PRAZDROJ

23. 3. 2026 The Young Lions competition has announced its winners, with teams from Ogilvy, Follow Bubble, VML, Story TLRS and Plzeňský Prazdroj taking top honours. This year’s Young Lions Czechia competition, which recognises young talent in the communications sector, has announced its winners. Zaraguza and VML were the most successful this year, winning the most awards across… Continue reading YOUNG LIONS FOR OGILVY, FOLLOW BUBBLE, VML, STORY TLRS AS WELL AS PRAZDROJ

PRAGUE FILM FESTIVAL 2026: FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SHORT FILMS AND MASTERCLASSES

22. 3. 2026 From 14 to 19 April, Prague’s iconic Kino Pilotů cinema will become a meeting place for film professionals and enthusiastic audiences alike. The Prague Film Festival 2026 will present feature films that have not yet been screened in the Czech Republic, a selection of short films – some of which premiered at prestigious international festivals –… Continue reading PRAGUE FILM FESTIVAL 2026: FEATURE FILM PREMIERES, SHORT FILMS AND MASTERCLASSES

CZECH CHILDREN SPEND TIME IN FRONT OF SCREENS FROM INFANCY

19. 3. 2026 Almost half of all pre-schoolers spend more than two hours a day in front of screens. The O2 Foundation and Zvedni hlavu offer tips on how to protect children’s digital wellbeing. Children in the Czech Republic are regularly exposed to screens from infancy. A new survey by the non-profit organisation Zvedni hlavu, supported by the… Continue reading CZECH CHILDREN SPEND TIME IN FRONT OF SCREENS FROM INFANCY

ONLINE VIDEO VIEWING HAS NOT INCREASED OVER THE PAST YEAR. ON THE CONTRARY, GAMING IS ON THE RISE, AS IS THE WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR IT

18. 3. 2026 Watching videos remains the most popular form of online entertainment among the Czech population, but its share is no longer growing. On the contrary, gaming is on the rise, as is the willingness to pay for it. Over the past year, the number of people paying for music streaming has also increased. This is shown… Continue reading ONLINE VIDEO VIEWING HAS NOT INCREASED OVER THE PAST YEAR. ON THE CONTRARY, GAMING IS ON THE RISE, AS IS THE WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR IT

SVĚTLUŠKA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST AI CAMPAIGN FOR THE 15TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL NIGHT RUNS

17. 3. 2026 The Czech Radio Foundation – Světluška project is entering the 15th anniversary edition of the Night Runs for Světluška with its first-ever AI video spot and visuals. In collaboration with the AI studio Barletta Productions, a campaign has been created that builds on artificial intelligence whilst also emphasising that no algorithm can replace genuine solidarity.… Continue reading SVĚTLUŠKA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST AI CAMPAIGN FOR THE 15TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL NIGHT RUNS

GENERATION ALPHA: CZECH CHILDREN ARE HAVING THEIR SAY ON PURCHASES AND BRAND CHOICES

16. 3. 2026 Generation Alpha is growing up in both the digital and physical worlds. For them, a smartphone is not just a technological tool, but a means of connecting these two worlds, according to new research on Generation Alpha by Ipsos. The youngest generation, known as Generation Alpha – comprising children born between 2015 and 2024 –… Continue reading GENERATION ALPHA: CZECH CHILDREN ARE HAVING THEIR SAY ON PURCHASES AND BRAND CHOICES

ČESKÝ LEV: THE AWARD FOR BEST TV SERIES WENT TO THE SERIES STUDNA

15. 3. 2026 The award for Best Miniseries or Series at this year’s Český lev Awards went to the series Studna. Oneplay converted five of its eleven nominations into awards at the Český lev film awards ceremony. It also won the Best Miniseries or Series category for the third year running. Following on from the series Matematika zločinu and… Continue reading ČESKÝ LEV: THE AWARD FOR BEST TV SERIES WENT TO THE SERIES STUDNA

PRIMA WILL BE SHOWING CZECH FILM CLASSICS, FAIRY TALES AND PREMIERES OF NEW SHOWS OVER EASTER

13. 3. 2026 Prima will feature a mix of Czech film classics, fairy tales, action films and romantic comedies in its Easter programming. On the main Prima channel, Friday evening will be dedicated to the fairy tale Šíleně smutná princezna. The Prima Group has prepared a themed programme line-up for the Easter holidays, combining Czech film classics, fairy… Continue reading PRIMA WILL BE SHOWING CZECH FILM CLASSICS, FAIRY TALES AND PREMIERES OF NEW SHOWS OVER EASTER